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中文The higher education sector of the United Kingdom has been contributing to the country's economy. In the past two years alone, universities in the country chipped in an average £3.35 billion economic … [Read more...] about How UK Higher Education Can Improve Being a Contributor to the Economy
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Personal Statement Writing Tips From University Officials and School Heads
In writing their personal statement, everyone points out to their favourite A-level modules. But the formula for a successful writing consists of at least 50% to at most 75% explaining why you want to … [Read more...] about Personal Statement Writing Tips From University Officials and School Heads
Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
Zero-hours contracts have been controversial. They appear to have been overused in hiring employees in higher education. This employment arrangement enables employers to hire staff on an on-call set … [Read more...] about Zero-Hours Contracts More Rampant in Universities than Other Work Settings
UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
Foreign students enjoy more freedom in choosing degree courses than their British and European Union counterparts. This observation appears to be a form of discrimination because the former is charged … [Read more...] about UK Universities Offer More Slots to Foreign Students than Locals
University Degree Even More Valuable Amid the Recession
The university degree is still one best way to get the best jobs and foundation on which to build a rewarding career; the graduate jobs market is recovering after the recession; and employment rates … [Read more...] about University Degree Even More Valuable Amid the Recession
GCSE Grades Continue to Slide for Second Year
The recent GCSE exams where 600,000 youths in England, Wales and Northern Ireland sat in had results which continued the falling trend from last year. In the 25 years in which the exam had existed, … [Read more...] about GCSE Grades Continue to Slide for Second Year
IGCSE Being Viewed as League Table Performance Booster
The number of schools offering International GCSEs have increased by almost 50% from last year with the updated count at 2,677. A series of huge increases in the number of schools providing IGCSEs can … [Read more...] about IGCSE Being Viewed as League Table Performance Booster
Survey Finds Apparent Discrepancy in Degree Standards
Large variations in student workloads between universities across subject areas were found in The Academic Experience of Students in English Universities: 2013 Report. Based on the analysis made by … [Read more...] about Survey Finds Apparent Discrepancy in Degree Standards
Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Commission payments given by universities to foreign student recruiters amounted to an estimated £120 million every year based on a study conducted by Uni-Pay and Centurus. Amidst the high recruitment … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Recruitment System is Cost-Inefficient; Huge Fees Should be Used in Improving Education
Establishment of Black Studies to Address UK Academia Racial Gap
There are 18,510 academics in the UK. Only 85 of them are black. That is how underrepresented the Black race is in UK academia. While in the US, each field of discipline has hundreds of dedicated … [Read more...] about Establishment of Black Studies to Address UK Academia Racial Gap
Private School Enrollment Increases
Even with the worries of being less competitive in the labour market than their public university counterparts in the future, more and more students have taken the private school route in their … [Read more...] about Private School Enrollment Increases
Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
The foreign student enrolment is being proposed by some conservative members of parliament to be given a cap. Universities in the UK will be ranked and the cap will be imposed on those which will not … [Read more...] about Foreign Student Count Limit Proposed by Conservative MPs
University Applications Recovering
Students applying to university have increased by 19,000 since last year. The increase, which amounts to a shade over three per cent, is an improvement as it saw a decline of more than 50,000 in 2012 … [Read more...] about University Applications Recovering
UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
One of the most important reasons why Mexican students choose to study in the UK is its being a safe country to live in, this is what Study Group recruitment manager for Latin America Laura Aguirre … [Read more...] about UK a Desirable Place to Study for Mexican Students; Competition Challenges Britain for the Latin American Market
Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Among UK universities, only one has made it to the top 10 of 100 universities under 50 years old of the Times Higher Education magazine world rankings. The number means a decrease from last year, when … [Read more...] about Far East Countries Best UK for Top Spots in the Under 50 Years Universities Table
Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
After finding out that applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds has been outnumbered by their affluent counterparts, 1:3, education ombudsman Les Ebdon calls on universities and colleges to do more … [Read more...] about Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
In a study conducted by Universities UK, it was found out that English universities have missed their enrollment target by 28,000 students or nine per cent. Through the report titled "The Funding … [Read more...] about Tuition Fee Increase Followed by Missed Enrollment Targets; UK World Leader Status Threatened
Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
The use of contextual data in making background checks on university applicants is being questioned by a school head and school leaders association president. Some universities are using such data … [Read more...] about Contextual Data in University Screening Questioned by School Leaders Association Head
Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
The international network of universities and colleges, Universitas 21, has ranked the UK as world number 10 when it comes to overall effectiveness of the higher education system. Topping the list are … [Read more...] about Less Investment Put UK Universities at Tail of Top Ten
Renowned Assessment Agency Proposes Change of GCSE Grades to Scores
In a published report, Cambridge Assessment presents why they favour replacing the use of grade scale to scores in the reformed GCSEs. They propose reporting the results using scores or a numerical … [Read more...] about Renowned Assessment Agency Proposes Change of GCSE Grades to Scores
